Design Assistant | Intern

Job Description

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SGPA Architecture and Planning is a leading architectural design firm with offices in San Luis Obispo. For over 50 years, we’ve become specialists in projects that feature or blend retail, residential, education, senior living, and wellness. Our practice, committed to enhancing the quality of people’s lives through smart design, is rooted in creative approaches, effective management, and technology. As a mid-sized firm, we’re small enough to offer individual guidance and access to principals’ expertise, yet large enough to engage in high-profile projects. SGPA’s projects have repeatedly received national recognition and awards for design excellence, however our greatest honors come from clients who continue to return with new assignments.

We are currently seeking motivated Design Assistants / Interns with excellent computer and graphic design skills to join our architecture design team, in San Luis Obispo.

Minimum requirements for this position include the following:

• Bachelor degree in Architecture (for Design Assistant Role), or current Architecture Major (for Intern Role)
• Interest in sustainability, planning, and the built environment
• Excellent organizational capabilities
• Professional communication skills (written and spoken)
• Ability to work well in a deadline intensive environment
• Excellent design and graphic skills
• Ability to take direction and learn quickly
• Experience in Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite programs (Photoshop and InDesign), and / or MS Office is a plus

Past internship experience at an Architecture Firm is a plus

The person in this position will support the efforts of the firm’s design and production personnel. Responsibilities include assisting with design and production activities such as:

• Development of 3D Renderings
• Design exhibits
• Presentation preparation and organization
• Development and coordination of Site Planning and Colored Elevations
• Assisting senior staff in color and materials board preparations
• Maintaining and updating the materials library
• Maintaining graphic and branding standards in design content
• Work under the collaborative direction of Project Architect, Project Manager, and Senior Designer to develop design concepts that respond to Firm and Client objectives
• Development and preparation of Construction Documents

Prepare 3D models of proposed designs utilizing presentation modeling and /or BIM software

Our Office Culture

We are proud to support our teams work-life balance by offering flexible and remote work hours. Our unique office schedule of 7:30am to 5:30pm Monday to Thursday allows you to enjoy longer weekends, as the office closes at 11:30am every Friday. SGPA values the mental and physical health of our teams and discourages staff from working over 40 hours a week.

Professional Development

SGPA offers a Mentorship Program, an Associates Program, SGPA Academy, and ARE Study Groups to promote staff growth and professional development. SGPA recognizes the contributions of our current and future leaders through appointment to the Associates Program. Associates who perform successfully can grow to Senior Associate, Associate Principal, and Principal. The purpose of the Associate’ program is to lead the charge for the betterment and growth within SGPA. Associates are expected to continually drive change, inspire new ideas, and improve processes within the firm.

Additional Benefits of joining our team

We offer a comprehensive benefits package to full time employees including 401k, medical, dental, paid vacation, group life insurance, paid family leave, disability, flexible spending options and annual holiday time off. Capable and enthusiastic job performance will be rewarded with opportunity and responsibility.

SGPA Hires for Careers not Projects:

SGPA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and recognizes that our talented team members are our best resource. We value diversity in backgrounds and in experiences to cultivate a team that can achieve our mission of Enriching Life Through Design. We fully support the career growth and professional goals of our team, and our preference is always to promote from within. Leadership opportunities are available on an equitable performance basis and firm leadership are dedicated to cultivating talent through mentorship, training, and hands on experience.

Please submit cover letter (indicating desired office location), resume, and web link to your portfolio (less than 10MB total) in PDF format to SGPA Human Resources at careers@sgpa.com. Salary Range for this position is $60,000 – $75,000 annually for graduates and $20 – $25 hourly for interns. No phone calls, please.